Manchester United has reportedly made a significant contract offer to secure the services of Ronald Araujo from Barcelona during the upcoming summer transfer window.
In an ambitious move to revamp the squad, co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is purportedly initiating a massive overhaul, with almost every current member of the team deemed available for transfer, except for Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho, and Rasmus Hojlund.
Ratcliffe is allegedly prepared to make a substantial investment in Araujo, who has long been linked with a potential switch to Old Trafford. According to AS, Manchester United has tabled an enticing contract proposal aimed at substantially elevating Araujo’s weekly wage, which currently stands at £124,000.
The co-owner is reportedly willing to wager heavily on the Uruguayan defender, who signed a new contract with Barcelona two years ago, complete with a staggering release clause of €1 billion. However, Barcelona’s dire financial situation has compelled them to seek around €100 million through player sales this summer, with Araujo emerging as a prime candidate to fetch that sum.
While Manchester United is making strides to secure Araujo’s signature, they face stiff competition from Bayern Munich for the 25-year-old center-back, who reportedly finds himself somewhat distracted by the swirling transfer rumors.Additionally, Manchester United remains keen on acquiring the services of Frenkie de Jong, despite a failed attempt to secure his transfer from Barcelona two years ago.
Sport reports that De Jong remains steadfast in his desire to stay with Barcelona, but the possibility of a lucrative move elsewhere lingers, especially considering the financial windfall his departure could bring to the La Liga outfit. Although De Jong is intent on remaining with Barcelona, he is reportedly seeking an increase in salary, which Barcelona may be unable to accommodate.
Manager Xavi is keen on retaining De Jong, but the club is open to considering proposals from Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, and other interested parties.De Jong’s potential arrival could signal the departure of Casemiro, who was signed instead of him two years ago but has experienced a notable decline in form during his second season at Old Trafford.
Casemiro is reportedly poised to depart Manchester United this summer, potentially for the Saudi Pro League, after failing to replicate his initial success at the club.
